Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
34
Tornado reports
182
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
649
All events
3
Deaths
$60.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Outagamie County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 34 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Five to eight inches of snow fell across Outagamie County. The highest snowfall totals included: Greenville 8.0 inches, Shiocton 7.5 inches, Kaukauna 7.0 inches, New London 6.2 inches and Appleton 6.0 inches. A two vehicle crash in the Town of Liberty resulted in one fatality and…
A series of vehicle accidents occurred in a patch of dense fog on northbound U.S. Highway 41 near Kaukauna. Law enforcement officers estimated that the visibility there was only about 20 feet. One series of accidents occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and involved 31 vehicl…
Widespread low-land flooding occurred in Outagamie County, resulting in considerable flood damage along the Wolf River and Embarrass River to 52 homes and $4.6 million of damage. Evacuations occurred in the towns of Shiocton and New London for multiple days. Power and gas in thes…
The tornado that struck Waupaca County at 12:24 am CDT entered Outagamie County about a mile south of New London at 12:25 am CDT. The tornado damaged or uprooted several hundred trees (DI 27, DOD 3 and 4; DI 28, DOD 3 and 4) along the path, many falling on houses in a two block a…
Another fast-moving tornado developed within a line of severe thunderstorms and moved east-southeast across the Fox Valley. The tornado caused significant damage to several outbuildings and barns (DI 1, DOD 6 and 7) and flattened sections of mature corn fields. The roof of a powe…
A tornado developed near Mackville and moved rapidly to the east-southeast. The tornado caused a barn to collapse (DI 1, DOD 6) and heavily damaged a boat showroom (DI 21, DOD 3) just north of Little Chute. Another barn lost part of its roof (DI 1, DOD 4) northwest of Kaukauna. D…
A tornado formed near Highway 41 northwest of Appleton and moved east across northern portions of Appleton, Kimberly and Kaukauna. The tornado caused some roof damage to the Northland Mall (DI 11, DOD 2) and caused roof and window damage to two small retail buildings (DI 8, DOD 3…
Thunderstorm winds, with gusts estimated to 80 mph, downed thousands of trees and knocked out power to 20,000 customers in Appleton alone. Around 200 homes sustained at least minor damage, including one that was destroyed. More than 60 businesses also sustained damage. A semi-tra…
A fast moving tornado touched down in the southwest side of Kaukauna near County Road CE at 8:43 pm CDT (1743 CST). The tornado cut through the center of a subdivision as it moved north-northeast to near the Fox River before lifting off the ground. Seven homes were destroyed, 24 …
Golf ball size hail near Appleton damaged nearly 1,000 vehicles and at least 200 homes. Many of the homes sustained significant damage as the hail damaged roofs and siding.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 109 degrees during the afternoon on Monday and 108 degrees Tuesday afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees and power lines in Appleton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Appleton.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice totals across Outagamie County included 0.36 inches near New London and 0.25 inches in Little Chute.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Mackville.
Blizzard Blizzard
The highest snowfall totals across Outagamie County included 27.5 inches in Appleton, 24.8 inches in Shiocton, 24 inches in Greenville, and 22.8 inches in New London. In addition, winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph caused blizzard conditions on Monday March 16.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -30 to -44 degrees from early Friday morning (1/23) through Saturday morning (1/24).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Outagamie County included 6.8 inches in Shiocton and 6.5 inches in Greenville as well as in Appleton.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Outagamie County included 7.5 inches in Greenville as well as Hortonville, 7 inches in Appleton, and 6.3 inches in Kaukauna.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Dale. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in Bear Creek. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in Shiocton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Shiocton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn near Seymour. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted a tree and snapped another tree near Mackville. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 66 mph near Seymour on a home weather station.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 105 degrees during the afternoon on Saturday and again on Sunday.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a power line and blew a trampoline around in Hortonville. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Appleton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Outagamie County included 8 inches in Kimberly, 7.7 inches near New London, 7.3 inches in Kaukauna, 7 inches in Little Chute, and 6.7 inches in Appleton.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -30 to -35 during the morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Appleton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Kaukauna. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Freedom. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain in a short time caused flash flooding in Appleton, Combined Locks, Kimberly and Kaukauna during the evening. Multiple roads were under water and closed with stalled vehicles in the deeper water.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail near Black Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in the Appleton area during the early afternoon caused 1 to 2 feet of flowing water in some locations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines in Kaukauna. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 60 mph near Medina.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Kaukauna and Little Chute. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado formed at 8:58 pm CDT southwest of the village of Kaukauna in southeastern Outagamie County and continued northeast before dissipating at 9:02 pm CDT in Central Park on the Fox River. Total path length is estimated to be 2.69 miles long, with a width of 80 yards. Peak w…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Outagamie County included 8 inches in Greenville, 7.8 inches in Appleton, 7.2 inches near New London and 6.8 inches in Shiocton. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Tuesday afternoon (4/2) into Wednesday morning (4/3). The winds caused tree da…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 4 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 4 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 5 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 36 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 10 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 2 |
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